About the course

The Operations Management: Principles And Practices course will instill a critical understanding of value creation from an operations viewpoint to clarify and simplify your business objectives. You will learn how to apply operational techniques that emphasise sustainability and productivity and learn to identify the suitability of particular approaches in different scenarios.

Who should attend

The course is intended for junior or mid-level managers with responsibilities in operations management will discover expert insights that will set them up for career advancement.

Learning outcomes

The course aims to consolidate existing knowledge of operations management with proven practices. For those who require a more thorough understanding of the scope and function of an operations manager, this short course will prove essential. Over the course of the programme, participants will:

Gain an understanding of the pillars of a business and how these relate to operations management and the achievement of an organisation’s strategic goals
Learn how to evaluate processes for managing operations and interactions between external and internal stakeholders
Apply quantitative approaches for decision making in operations specific scenarios
Identify and apply project management methodologies for the execution of operational plans

Course information from University of Stellenbosch, USB Executive Development

Please note that instructors are subject to change and not all instructors teach in each session of the program.